1963 NSU 1000 C vs. 1965 BMW 700
To start off, 1965 BMW 700 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 NSU 1000 C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 NSU 1000 C would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 NSU 1000 C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 NSU 1000 C (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1965 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 NSU 1000 C should accelerate faster than 1965 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 BMW 700 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1963 NSU 1000 C.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 NSU 1000 C (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 NSU 1000 C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 NSU 1000 C | 1965 BMW 700 | |
| Make | NSU | BMW |
| Model | 1000 C | 700 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 54 L |
